Middle of the week and we will be going to an early evening dinner tonight.  I am getting excited now.  

It is nice to get together for Christmas with others you don't see often during the year.  

I love seeing the trees decorated all around town and the trees  in people's windows in the evenings.  

Do your animals get in trouble at Christmas?  Are they on the naughty list or are they perfect like mine... not.  I hope you and your family and pets have a very Blessed Wednesday.  Sending you hugs too!  

I will be at work this Tuesday morning only while they work on a special project.  

I hope you get to stay home and stay warm with coffee and cookies!  

Maybe even have the fireplace going to warm every room in the house.  Are all your decorations up to enjoy?  

Have you built a snowman yet?  I hope we don't get snow but I hope that every year.  

Blessings & Hugs!  

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867–1957)

Merry Monday, friend! May the
Spirit of Christmas overtake you
today while doing boring weekly
stuff:) 🎄😉 *hugs* -di

Did you survive the weekend?  Mondays just seem to always roll around again in the blink of an eye.  

Remember in school or working and just hating to get up on a Monday to get back into the routine?  

As each new week starts, don't be disgusted, after all you can't change or stop time.  

New months come and go.  Just learn to celebrate each moment with pictures and memories.  

Enjoy today and every day through the eyes of a child.  

In the blink of an eye, today and this month will be gone.  

We got another needed rain... a deluge,
and no wind damage. Others
weren't as lucky:(  Greetings for
a peaceful today. *hugs* -di

Sunday is upon us again and that means the weekend is half over already.  Where did the first 1/3 of December go?  

One day after we did the yard, the WIND blew most of the remaining leaves off the trees.  Soon there will not be a leaf left and we still have 2 months of winter to come.  

What a great month this is to celebrate though.  A month to see excitement as children's eyes light up and also to celebrate Jesus' birthday.  

Share the blessings of this month and Christmas every day with those you meet and remember to visit those that are lonely.  Most of all, share your Love!  

Happy Saturday, friend. Are  you
finishing up a Christmas chore
today? Maybe shopping or
addressing cards accompanied by
Christmas music... perfect! Tis the
Season to be jolly:) 💗💚🎄💚💗

Saturday and I am having College Football Withdrawals!  It will be about 4 weeks until my Texas Longhorns play.  UGH!!!  

Yesterday and today we had and will have warm temperatures but we also have 20+ mph winds on and off.  Thank goodness they settle down at night.  

I had a very busy week, especially for me.  This time of year do you find people trying to be more kind or less kind?  I try to take a deep breath and be more kind every day.  Most days it works but some days it doesn't.  

Some days things just don't go right, everything you do is a setback.  So you just put on a smile.  Somehow things get better and you laugh over the day you had.  

So if you ever have a troubling day, look around and find something that makes you smile.  I hope you have a great Caturday and Weekend being kind to everyone you encounter.  

It's Friday... all day!!

We made it to Friday again.  In the blink of an eye Christmas will be over and it will be a brand new year.  Today, I am sending you pictures of one of my favorite places that is beautiful all year round.  We rode motorcycles down the coast of Oregon and around Crater Lake and back up to Portland.  

Have you ever been there?  It is a beautiful state to visit.  Those are not my pictures as it was a long time ago.  My pictures are somewhere on this computer though.  Whatever you do, have fun and make great memories!  

Nights are cold; days are mild. I hope
you're liking your changing season!
*hugs* -di

I am going to the Edward Jones Christmas dinner this evening.  I am excited to see some of my favorite clients.  

Yesterday we mowed (vacuumed) the yard and all the bags are now ready for pick up.  We are supposed to be near 70 today but VERY windy.  I am sure the yard will be full again.  

The backyard cleans up nice.  The poor plants are so confused with warm during the day and then mid 30's during the night.  I think Saturday will be COLD north winds.  

My orange climbing Rose bush that is over 20 years old is loving this weather.  I hope you are enjoying your weather.  I am sending you Blessings & Hugs!  

What a wonderful Wednesday this
promises to be. Whatever errands
or chores are on your to-do list...
enjoy!  *hugs* -di

This Wednesday is a perfect day to pick some beautiful flowers in our area.  

Roses are always a favorite.  Yellow and Red are always very popular colors.  

Pink is a favorite color of lots of people.  What is your favorite color?  

Now we are talking!  A mixture of all colors because everyone is different and now everyone can pick their favorite.  

Be yourself and love yourself and others will love you too!  

Hope your Tuesday is just terrific
and filled w/good things!
*hugs* -di

Good day to you this Tuesday!  I hope you have a Happy and Blessed Day!  

Today I am heading out to have lunch with Kelly and Jody from Edward Jones!  

Yesterday ran some errands just for fun but that was after I had a haircut.  It doesn't look much different, but the back is much shorter.  

I didn't go from a caterpillar to a butterfly but it sure feels a lot better.  Now I better get ready and not keep the girls waiting.  

Besides, I don't want to miss lunch!  I am picking them up!  

What a glorious Monday day.  I do believe I do need another cup of coffee, though. Smiles Gloria

            Coffee is a hug in a mug. ~Author unknown

Merry Monday, friend! I hope
you're enjoying the holiday
spirit:)  *hugs* -di

Monday is here and we are still remembering the memories we made over the weekend.  

We had such a blessed weekend.  It started when our neighbors came over for a visit in the backyard.  Jessica was pushing Bennett who is 8 and his sister who is 2 in our swing.  Their laughter was music to our ears.  

Then our adopted family arrived.  We had the best time together celebrating 3 birthdays!  We went to eat Mexican Food and "visited up a storm".  Of course, the Texas Longhorns winning was the cherry on top.  

Meet our grandson, Will, who is 6'5" at age 17.  Yes he is taller than his dad who loves to mess with him.  Yes, I am short!  

Yes, Will is taller than his 6' mom!  She takes such good care of us and obviously her son too.  

Our dog Carly, loves everyone.  Will doesn't even fit on the couch.  But a  fun time is always had when we are all together.  Will has learned to tell long stories just like his Grandpa (as I shake my head).  

Yes, we are very sad as they drive off because they are about 2 hours away and we don't like to drive after dark any more.  We are so thankful every time they come to visit us.  Yes, we are... 

Happy Sunday, friend:)
*hugs* -di

Oh, what a beautiful day!  But then I think that about each and every day!  

Do you have any plans for this week?  I have something for the next 3 days that I have to leave the house to do.  

Just something to get me out and about for a bit each day to share a smile with someone who needs it.  

After all, kindness can be contagious and I hope you share it with others.  I plan on doing just that!  

May you  have a glorious weekend. At the moment I am enjoying one of my favorite coffee blends called Creme Brulee and a Creme Brulee creamer to go with it to make it even more special to the taste.

So exciting for in our area we just might see some snowflakes coming down on Monday.  Now wouldn't that be delightful  to ones eyes. Smiles  Gloria